Contents: Oregon AHEC Healthcare Interpreter Training COURSE SYLLABUS 1. Introduction Page 1 2. Goals & Objectives Page 1 3. Course Structure and Delivery Page 2 4. Practice & Application Page 5 5. Attendance Page 5 6. Self Study Page 5 7. Required Materials Page 7 8. Evaluations and Grading Page 8 9. Exam Policy Page 9 10. Student Presentations Page 10 11. Recommendations for Preparation & Study Page 13 12. Clinical Requirements Page 15 Course Introduction This course is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in Health Care Interpretation and to help prepare bilingual individuals to serve as Health Care Interpreters in rural and/or urban areas. There are 96 didactic hours: 24 hours of Interpreter Basics, 12 hours of Ethics, 60 hours Integrated Anatomy & Physiology & Medical Terminology, and 24 hours of Language and Interpreting Skills Lab. There is a 32-hour Clinical Practicum. These elements are required to achieve the curriculum completion for the course. Goals The overall goal of this course is to provide students with the necessary tools to obtain a Course Curriculum Completion and become successful professional Health Care Interpreters. The students will understand and apply the principles and values of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) Code of Ethics in any scenario they may encounter. Objectives At the end of this course, the students will be able to: Articulate and demonstrate the role and responsibilities of a Health Care Interpreter. Oregon AHEC Healthcare Interpreter Training 1
Articulate and apply the principles and values of the NCIHC Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice in interpreting practice. Provide (articulate) an overview of the techniques and the concepts of health care interpretation. Recognize and manage in a professional manner the barriers and problems a Health Care Interpreter encounters in actual practice. Identify human body organs and understand their functions in the context of Anatomy and Physiology. Identify diseases and disorders and the correct medical terminology to interpret this information accurately in the medical setting. Identify basic medical procedures, medications and diagnoses and demonstrate ability to interpret during sessions where these medical procedures, medications and diagnoses are being discussed with patients. Interpret accurately Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology in English and Spanish. Effectively interpret scenarios using the tools provided in this course. Develop efficient and professional interpreting techniques and be able to demonstrate interpreting techniques in a clinical setting. Demonstrate ability to manage the flow of an interpreting session. Discuss and compare cultural beliefs, practices and values, and explain the impact they have on accurate interpretation. Demonstrate awareness of and appropriate methods of managing and addressing existing cultural diversity among Hispanic/Latino clients in actual or practice scenarios. Course Structure The section Health Care Interpreting Basics focuses on specific components that will provide the student with theoretical knowledge and practical experience to develop an understanding of the Health Care Interpreting profession. This section uses documents from the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC), and includes a focus on state and national laws pertaining to health care interpreting. It includes one written test upon completion of the section. This section is 24 hours long (Includes self-study activities and class hours). Integrated Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, and Interpreting Skills, this 60 hour section includes Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, and structured interpreting practices for interpreter students in Spanish and English. A significant amount of the integrated course hours are structured for self-study in which students study individually or in small groups. The integrated course includes: weekly self-study homework assignments, weekly on-line homework assignments (unit quizzes and ethics assignments), student presentations, kinesthetic activities, interpreting practices, one mid-term, and one final test. Instructors review Oregon AHEC Healthcare Interpreter Training 2
self-study assignments and track that students are completing this important aspect of the course. The Language and Interpreting Skills Lab is designed to provide students additional practice outside of class work to enhance language and interpreting skills. Skills Lab is a supplement to class learning and self-study assignments. Students are required to complete 24 hours throughout the course, two hours for each unit of the Integrated Course. On-line Language Skills Lab quizzes are due weekly. 12 hours of ethics assignments are part of the Integrated Course. Students watch 2 videos of ethical dilemmas related to the unit being studied each week. They will refer to the NCIHC Code of Ethics to help them determine the best response to each ethical dilemma. An on-line Ethics Quiz is due weekly. A comprehensive final exam will be given at the end of the course to evaluate the learning process. Students will complete a 2 hours clinical orientation prior to being assigned to a clinical area for clinical practicum experience. 32 hours of clinical experience includes 16 hours of Clinical Simulation Lab and 16 hours in a clinical setting in which the student demonstrates interpreting skills under the direct supervision of a trained preceptor. After successful completion of clinicals, the final step is an oral exam. A Course Curriculum Completion will be given to all students who successfully complete all course elements. Course Delivery Structure: Interpreting Basics will begin with an on-line introductory session. All students are required to participate. This session will be followed by 3 weeks (16 hours) of on-line assignments before the Saturday, 8-hour Interpreting Basics class session. See Class Schedule for specific dates and times. The integrated Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology class begins immediately after Interpreting Basics. Homework assignments are in the student syllabus and detailed on-line. There are weekly On-line sessions in which students submit (upload word lists and presentations prior to the weekly sessions) assignments. At the end of 4 weeks (units I-IV), the students come to campus for a Saturday session of application and practice. This pattern is repeated after units V-VIII and units IX-XII. See Following Tables. Interpreting Basics Schedule/Structure Please see detailed schedule in Course Info-App Packet for Dates/Times 2 Hour Session 2 Hour Session Week One On-line Introduction to Software On-line Introduction to Course Students complete on-line Interpreter Basics Week I homework assignments (4 hours) and submit assignments Begin 2 hour Homework Assignment Oregon AHEC Healthcare Interpreter Training 3
Week Two Week Three Saturday following Week Three Saturday and Sunday following Week Three Students complete on-line Interpreter Basics Week II homework assignments (4 hours) Work on 2 hour Homework Assignment Students complete on-line Interpreter Basics Week III homework assignments (4 hours) Complete 2 hour Homework Assignment. Submit all Assignments Interpreter Basics Class 8 hours Interpreter Basics Exam Integrated Course Schedule/Structure Week 1 This is the format for every week Wednesday This is the format for every Wednesday Week 2, 3 & 4 Wednesdays Saturday (end of Week Four) 8:30 AM to 5 PM This is the format for Unit I (A & P/The Cell) - Integrated Course Submit vocabulary lists by 12 noon on Wednesday via upload to on-line class software Attend on-line session Wednesday Evening 1 hour Complete ethics questions, skills lab & quiz Students meet via On-line Word lists 30 min Ethics 15 min A & P Questions 15 min Units II Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems, III Respiratory System and IV Digestive System- Integrated Course All activities the same as Week 1 Students meet via On-line. Agenda the same as Week 1 Scenario Practice (Units I-IV) 1545-1630 Sight Translations 0830 1230 Practice Scenarios 1630-1700 Scenario Demo & Q & A 1230 1300 Lunch Include breaks in AM & PM 1300-1345 Presentations 1345-1530 Practice Scenarios every Saturday class. Week 5 Unit V Dental Health & Urinary System & Unit VI The Reproductive System - Integrated Course All activities the same as Week 1 Wednesdays Sat. & Sun. Following Week 6 Week 7 & 8 Wednesdays Saturday Following Week 8 Week 9, 10, 11 and 12 Wednesdays Students meet via On-line. Agenda the same as Week 1 Midterm Exam: Units I-VI Units VII Bones & VIII Muscles - Integrated Course All activities the same as Week 1 Students meet via On-line. Agenda the same as Week 1 Scenario Practice (Units V-VIII) 1545-1630 Sight Translations 0830 1000 Practice Scenarios 1630-1700 Scenario Demo Q&A 1010 11045 Presentations Include breaks in AM & PM 1045-1230 Practice Scenarios 1230 1300 Lunch 1300-1330 Kinesthetic Activity 1330-1530 Practice Scenarios Units IX The Nervous System, X Sensory Organs, XI Endocrine Organs and Nutrition, XII General Procedures - Integrated Course All activities the same as Week 1 Students meet via On-line. Agenda the same as Week 1 Oregon AHEC Healthcare Interpreter Training 4
Saturday Following Week 12 Saturday & Sunday Following Week 12 Scenario Practice (Units IX-XII) 1545-1630 Sight Translations 0830 1000 Practice Scenarios 1630-1700 Scenario Demo Q&A 1010 11045 Presentations Include breaks in AM & PM 1045-1230 Practice Scenarios 1230 1300 Lunch 1300-1330 Kinesthetic Activity 1330-1530 Practice Scenarios Endterm Exam: Units VII-XII Final Testing & Clinical Requirements Saturday Following Endterm Exam Friday and Saturday, 2 weeks after Final Comprehensive Exam Immediately after Sim Lab Immediately after Sim Lab Final Comprehensive Exam Interpreter Basics & Integrated Units I-XII Clinical Simulation Lab Clinical Badge Process & Clinical Orientation On-line Clinical Orientation Assignments & Quizzes Scheduling during the 2 months following Sim Lab Available after successful completion of Clinicals Clinicals (Schedule to be determined) 2 eight hour days/student Oral Finals - Available on-line after student completes clinical dates. See Class Schedule for more detailed information on classes. Practice & Application Sessions Because practice is essential to a successful interpreter training course there will be practice time during the Interpreting Basics 8 hour class and there are 3 scheduled Practice & Application Days during the Integrated Course (see schedule). These sessions are designed to give the student opportunities to practice interpreting scenarios and apply tools and techniques that have been learned in the course. Students are required to attend and to bring the following items to each practice session: 1. Hand-held digital recorder during practice sessions, students will record themselves during the time they are in the interpreter role. These recordings will be reviewed after practice sessions so that students can learn and improve interpreting skills 2. English-Spanish Medical Dictionary (McElroy) 3. Atlas of the Human Body by Takahashi 4. El Cuerpo Humano by Memmler 5. Writing Materials Oregon AHEC Healthcare Interpreter Training 5
Attendance Policy Students are expected to attend all on-line classes and on-campus sessions. Weekly self-study and on-line assignments are required. In case of emergency please contact the instructor promptly. Clinical Simulation Lab and Clinical Assigned Days are also required attendance. Self Study Assignments Self-study assignments are a key component to the successful completion of the course. Personal organization and study skills will improve success in the course. Select a space to study and keep books and materials. It should be comfortable, well lighted and include a computer with high speed internet connection. Make hard copies of the documents that you will need to reference easily. Organize the NCIHC documents, Oregon Law documents, Title VI documents and Student Packet in a three ring notebook with dividers for easy reference. It is also helpful to include a copy of the class schedule and syllabus in your notebook. The time needed to complete self-study assignments for the Interpreting Basics class is 16 hours. Additional time may be necessary to prepare for the IB exam. The estimated time to complete self-study assignments for the A&P Integrated Course is 3 hours minimum per unit, plus 2 hours minimum per unit for Language Skills Lab and 1 hour for weekly Ethics assignments. For those who have never studied Anatomy and Physiology/Medical Terminology it may be necessary to study additional hours weekly. (Minimum total 6 hrs/week) Complete the practice sessions from the Language and Interpreting Skills Lab assigned for each unit. Fill out a Lab Log Form and the Time Record form weekly. Prior to completing the on-line skills lab quiz many students find it helpful review Language Skills Lab assignments a second time. Each Unit Lab Vocabulary Log must be uploaded in Blackboard prior to the weekly on-line class sessions. Complete all self-study assignments including Ethics. This includes online assignments. Finally, complete the on-line quiz and Ethics questions. Prepare presentations as assigned (i.e. procedure, disease, or disorder). Instructors will assign presentations at the beginning of the course. Use the Presentation Instructions as a guide in preparing the presentation. Hand-held digital recorders are required for the course. Use the recorder when completing skills lab assignments. Listen to recordings for correct pronunciation in both languages. Self Assessment Activities (optional) Keep a personal Log of questions/comments for each unit. These can be addressed in study groups or on-line discussions. Oregon AHEC Healthcare Interpreter Training 6
Make a list of popular words or phrases (idioms) used in your culture that relate to unit materials being learned to enhance your cultural knowledge Required Student Materials for HCI Training The following books and materials are used in this the course. Books will be available for students at or before the beginning of the course and are included in the course fee. 1. Student Manual (Available to be downloaded in Blackboard Program) 2. Spanish English Dictionary, McElroy & Grabb, 4 th Edition. ISBN 9781608311293 3. Human Anatomy Coloring Book, Matt & Ziemian. ISBN 0486241386 4. Atlas of the Human Body, Takahashi. ISBN 9780062732972 5. Medical Spanish made Incredibly Easy 3 rd Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 9780781789417 6. Memmler El Cuerpo Humano Salud Y Enfermedad - 11 th Edition. ISBN 9788496921566 7. Documents for Interpreting Basics Class (available in Blackboard Program) NCIHC Documents: o National Standards of Practice o National Code of Ethics o The Terminology of Health Care Interpreting o Guide to Interpreter Positioning in Health care Settings o The Role of the Health care Interpreter o Sight Translation & Written Translation Title VI Documents o Title VI Description o 2 OCR Fact Sheets o LEP Document Oregon Law Documents o Oregon Administrative Rules (OARS) 333-002-0000 to 333-002-0230 o Oregon Statute (ORS) ORS 413.550 to 413.558 For Skills Lab: 8. McGraw Hill s Spanish for Health Care Providers, 2 nd Edition. ISBN 9780071664271 Oregon AHEC Healthcare Interpreter Training 7
9. Interpreter s RX by Holly Mikkelson. ISBN 9781880594117 10. Hand-held digital recorder Evaluations and Grading Instructions The Oregon AHEC Spanish Health Care Interpreter Training grading components are: Interpreting Basics Section, Phase 1 and Phase 2. Evaluation and Grading The minimum score for all segments of the course (Interpreting Basics, Phase 1, and Phase II) is 80% Interpreting Basics grading Model: Interpreting Basics Description Possible Points Week One Self-Study Assignments 5 Week Two Self-Study Assignments 5 Week Three Self-Study Assignments 5 Homework Questions Assignment 5 Weekly self-study assignments and Homework Questions will each have a total of 5 points as maximum score. The minimum passing score for the Interpreting Basics Exam is 80%. Students who score below 80 on the exam will have one opportunity to repeat the exam. Final Grade will be calculated as follows: Student scores 20 points for self-study & homework and scores 85 on exam. Interpreting Basics Description Points Possible Points Self-Study & Homework Score 20 20 Interpreting Basics Exam Score (80 or above 85 100 required) Total 105 120 Final Grade (105 divided by 120) 87.5 % The student MUST pass Interpreting Basics at 80% or above in order to remain in the Integrated Course. Oregon AHEC Healthcare Interpreter Training 8
Grading Model for Phase One Description Phase 1 Percentage of total grade Integrated Section Unit Quizzes 20% Language Skills Lab Scores 20% PEWW (Presentations, Ethics, Written Translations & 20% Word Lists) Average all 4 scores Mid Term or Units I-VI Exam 20% Final or Units VII-XII Exam 20% Total 100% Phase 1 must be completed at 80% or above in order to start Phase Two. Grading Model for Phase Two Description Phase 2 Must achieve a minimum of Final Comprehensive Written Exam 80% Clinical Experience/Evaluation 80% Final Comprehensive Oral Exam 80% In Phase 2, the student MUST pass each component in order to move to the next. Phase 2 needs to be successfully completed in order to receive a Course Curriculum Completion. Minimum pass score for Interpreter Basics, Integrated Course, Comprehensive Final, Clinical Experience and Oral Exam is 80%. Exam Policy Interpreting Basics All student must successfully complete the Interpreting Basics exam (80% or above). If a student fails the first attempt, he/she may take an Alternate Interpreting Basics exam within 2 weeks after failing the first exam. The 2 nd exam must be completed in order for the student to continue in the Integrated Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology Course. Oregon AHEC Healthcare Interpreter Training 9
Integrated Course (Anatomy/Physiology and Medical Terminology - There are no re-takes for quizzes, midterm and final term tests. Unit quizzes and skills lab quiz scores will be averaged over 12 units. Unit quizzes will count for 20% of the phase one grade as will Skills lab quizzes. A student may score under 80% for a unit quiz or skills lab quiz and still have an average score well above 80% at the completion of phase one. Midterm and Final term exams are each 20% of the phase one score. If a student scores below 80% on either test but has an overall phase one score above 80%, he/she may progress to Phase Two. See Evaluations and Grading in student syllabus for more information. Final Comprehensive Exam This exam covers Interpreting Basics and the entire Integrated Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology Course and is part of Phase Two. The exam is part of phase two of the course and must be completed at or above 80%. If a student fails the first attempt, he/she may take an Alternate Final Comprehensive Exam 2 weeks after failing the first exam. Students who fail the Alternative Final Comprehensive Exam will fail the course. Clinical Experience - This is also part of Phase Two and must be completed at or above 80%. The 16 hour Clinical Sim Lab is practice and preparation for the student s 16 hour Clinical Assignment and receives no score. Clinical scores are based on the 2 day student demonstration at a clinical site. If a student scores 65% or below on Day One of the clinical assignment, he/she will be asked to delay completing clinical until he/she has more practice/preparation time. Students who complete both Day One and Two but have an average score below 80% will fail clinical and will be offered one opportunity to redo clinical. These persons will need to return and redo Day One and Day Two at a later date. Students will be asked to take 4 weeks to practice and prepare before the redo Clinical Experience. Students who fail the second Clinical Experience will fail the course. Oral Exam This is the final step in Phase Two and requires a score of 80% or above. If a student fails the first attempt, he/she may reschedule for an alternate exam. The student will be asked to take 4 weeks to practice and prepare before the 2 nd oral exam. Students who fail the Alternate Exam will fail the course. Please note that Alternate tests and additional clinical days will require additional fees. Student Presentations During the Integrated Course (Anatomy & Physiology/Medical Terminology, all students will be asked to give presentations to the class on an assigned topic. Oregon AHEC Healthcare Interpreter Training 10
During the 12 week period students will give 2 or 3 presentations in the on-line class sessions. See Presentation Instructions on the following page. Student Presentation Instructions 1. Presentations should be no longer than 5 minutes. 2. If the assigned topic is a disease or condition, include the following information: etiology/cause, signs and symptoms, treatment and prognosis. 3. Know the material. Do not read the report to the class. Use notes to assist in the presentation. Be prepared to discuss the material while making eye contact with the audience. 4. If the topic is a procedure be prepared to discuss the following: Why the procedure is used (discuss what diseases or conditions indicate the need for the procedure), describe the process and the equipment used, where the procedure is usually done (i.e. operating room, clinic, x-ray department etc.), preparation needed before the procedure and what the patient can expect after the procedure (i.e. follow-up care). 5. Audio-visual aids may be used with presentations (i.e. pictures, Power Point, word documents, pdfs, charts etc.) Make sure that all aids pertain to the assigned topic and that they are easily seen/read by the audience. Make sure that they are not too small or too crowded. Presentations/visual aids will be uploaded in the software program at least 2 days prior to the class session so that instructors will have the presentation ready for the scheduled on-line class. 6. All students will upload a detailed outline of their presentation to the instructor, 2 days prior to the assigned presentation date. 7. A website is not a presentation. Topics may be researched on the internet or in the library in addition to class materials. When using material from a website or book, include the source of the information in your report. Use reliable web sites for medical research, such as: American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, American Pediatric Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MedlinePlus, and Unites States Department of Health and Human Services. 8. When using websites, check for permission before downloading information. 9. Presentations will be given in Spanish unless otherwise assigned by instructor. 10. Bring a list of medical terminology (related to your topic) translated into Spanish to share with the class. 11. Presentation tips: Oregon AHEC Healthcare Interpreter Training 11
Begin with a short introduction of your topic Speak loud enough to be easily heard and articulate clearly Do not speak too fast but keep a good pace. When you want to emphasize something say it more slowly than your regular pace Summarize your presentation at the end in one or two short sentences Grading of presentations: 1. 100 points is the score for an excellent presentation 2. Points will be deducted for presentations that are too long, are not clear, and do not adequately cover the topic 3. Points will be deducted for using audio/visual aids that cannot be easily heard/seen by the audience 4. Points will be deducted for reading reports rather than giving a presentation and making eye contact with the audience Scoring Grid to assist instructors/students Stayed within time frame 10 % Material appropriate for topic and accurate 20 % Spoke clearly and loud enough to be heard, made eye contact 10 % and audience interaction Visual aids easily read by audience and relate to topic 20 % Used notes appropriately but did not read presentation 20 % Proper use of language used in presentation (grammar, 20% pronunciation etc.) Information to Include in Presentations Presentations on body parts should include the following: Location of part or organ and what body system is involved Function and purpose Common tests related to this body part (i.e. EKG common test related to the heart) Common diseases or disorders related to the body part Presentations on diseases and disorders should include: Signs and symptoms Diagnosis (i.e. diagnostic tests used) Treatment and management Prevention and patient education Presentations on procedures should include: What conditions/diseases/disorders indicate the need for the procedure Describe the procedure process Include preparation of the patient for the procedure Care after the procedure Presentations on devices and medications should include: What conditions/diseases indicate the need for this device or medication Explain how the device/medication is used Special precautions patients need to know about when using the device or taking the medication Oregon AHEC Healthcare Interpreter Training 12
The function or purpose of the device or medication Recommendations for how to prepare/study for the Health Care Interpreting Training 1. Follow the course recommendations for study time for all segments a. Interpreting Basics: 16 hours plus exam study time b. Integrated Course: Minimum of 6 hours/unit 2. Organize materials, study space and time as described in previous section 3. Set aside regular times to do assignments and review materials. Make sure that there are no distractions during study hours and the location is quiet and comfortable 4. If something is unclear, go over the material a 2 nd time (i.e. watch the video a second time, reread the text book assignments, study the diagrams etc.) 5. Carefully complete all self-study assignments before attempting to complete on-line quizzes. Students may want to do a review of the unit before testing (i.e. watch the videos a 2 nd time, review the purpose, function, body parts, symptoms, diagnoses, procedures and terminology of the body system being studied) 6. Consider a study group. Some people do well in group study. It is helpful for groups to plan how they will use their time effectively. An example is to divide up self study assignments and have each group member come prepared to be the expert on a topic or particular book assignment. Plan a schedule so that all topics are covered and everyone participates 7. Carefully complete on-line assignments and quizzes 8. Prepare early. Do not wait until the last hour to complete on-line assignments. They may expire before you are finished 9. Participate in class discussions on-line and in the classroom 10. Consider how you learn best. What techniques did you use in school to help you remember? Sometimes doing all the assignments and then returning to the material a day or two later to review will strengthen your knowledge, understanding and memory. Study Guidelines by Topic Interpreting Basics (Study Focus Opportunities) o NCIHC Documents o Oregon Law o Federal Requirements o Read, study, review all IB material and topics in the Student Packet Oregon AHEC Healthcare Interpreter Training 13
o The 2 hour written homework assignment is an excellent review of Interpreting Basics o Do the research for all IB weekly assignments. This will build a knowledge base that supports the IB curriculum Phase One Integrated Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology o For each unit or body system know the following in English & Spanish: 1. Function & purpose of the system 2. Location of the system and location of parts 3. Terms for all parts of the system 4. Diseases, conditions, symptoms and procedures related to the system. Build/increase vocabulary with these terms. Consider what procedures and surgeries are associated with specific diseases, disorders and symptoms o Complete all assignments including the written translation o Study diagrams of body systems and parts. These are an excellent method of learning terms while visualizing the location, how the system works and the location of body parts. Diagrams are located in the Medical Dictionary and in the Coloring Book. o Take time weekly to review study materials and learning Midterm (study as above for Units I-VI.) This is a good review of the 6 Units that have just been completed. Final Term (study as above for Units VII-XII.) This is a good review of the 6 Units that have just been completed. Phase Two: Comprehensive Final Exam 1. Study & Review Interpreting Basics o NCIHC Documents o Oregon Law o Federal Requirements o Read, study, review all IB material and topics in the Student Packet o Use the 2 hour written homework assignment as an excellent review of Interpreting Basics o Review Ethical scenarios for units I-XII and scenarios in IB packet. Use the NCIHC Code of Ethics to explain/validate the correct answer 2. Study & Review Integrated A&P and Medical Terminology o For each unit or body system know the following in English & Spanish: Oregon AHEC Healthcare Interpreter Training 14
Final Oral Exam A. Function & purpose of the system B. Location of the system & parts C. Terms for all parts of the system D. Diseases, conditions, symptoms and procedures related to the system. Build/increase vocabulary with these terms. Consider what procedures and surgeries are associated with specific diseases, disorders and symptoms o Study diagrams of body systems and parts. These are an excellent method of learning terms while visualizing the location, how the system works and the location of body parts. Diagrams are located in the Medical Dictionary and in the Coloring Book. o Review and practice translation homework assignments. 1. Work on terminology (increasing vocabulary). a. Parts of the body systems: diseases, conditions, symptoms and procedures related to each system b. Know both English & Spanish term c. Set aside time daily to learn new terms 2. Practice interpreting (formally or informally). a. Practice using the techniques and tools learned in Interpreting Basics b. Practice changing from English to Spanish and Spanish to English quickly c. Be able to remember a minimum of 2 to 3 sentences. Continually work on improving memory skills. d. Use skills lab materials: Interpreter s RX and Spanish for Healthcare Providers to assist in building terminology and memory skills e. Practice Sight Translations (see Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Appendix) 3. Study/Review all NCIHC Documents. Know: Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice and Role of the Interpreter. 4. Review ethical scenarios using the NCIHC Code of Ethics to support correct answers. Clinical Requirements After the comprehensive final exam all students will prepare for clinicals. This includes: 1. Clinical Orientation orientation to policies and guidelines related to clinical experience. 2. Students will submit completed immunization records and requirements by the end of the coursework. Oregon AHEC Healthcare Interpreter Training 15
3. Clinical Simulation Lab 2 day practice and application session following the Comprehensive Final 4. Clinical Assignments 2 day experience in a clinical setting. The student demonstrates interpreting skills and techniques in a live setting under the direct supervision of a trained preceptor. See class schedule for more information. Oregon AHEC Healthcare Interpreter Training 16